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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JJK-01
Karitas (1901 - 1983) was the White House painter. This interview focuses on his interactions with Jacqueline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy [JFK], the redecoration of the White House during JFK’s time in office, and Karitas’s reaction to JFK’s assassination.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MJ-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] Presidential campaign, the nomination of Lyndon B. Johnson as Vice President, and formation of the Peace Corps, among other things.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BAJ-01
In this interview Jacobson discusses meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK] at Harvard University in 1936 and interactions with him at the school; visiting the Cape with the Kennedy family, 1937–1938; JFK’s plans for after his Harvard graduation; JFK’s 1946 congressional campaign; flying back with JFK from the 1960 Democratic National Convention; interactions with the Kennedy boys at Harvard; social interactions with JFK; visiting JFK in Washington, D.C.; JFK’s distrust of Fidel Castro; and Jacobson’s long relationship with JFK and the Kennedy family, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JBH-01
This interview focuses on Hynes relationship with the Fitzgerald family, Hynes relationship with John F. Kennedy [JFK] during his campaigns, and Hynes role as National Committeeman, among other things.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JJD-01
Droney discusses his work in Cambridge, Massachusetts on John F. Kennedy’s House and Senate campaigns, and memories of the Kennedy family, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WDH-01
Douglas-Home discusses meeting John F. Kennedy (JFK), meeting Sir Winston Churchill, and JFK and Robert F. Kennedy’s relationship, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WOD-01
Douglas discusses his memories of the Kennedy family, John F. Kennedy as a young man, Congressman, and as President, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JFD-01
Dempsey comments on the Kennedy family's life in Hyannisport, traveling with Senator John F. Kennedy, the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Skating Center, and President Kennedy's relationship with the Secret Service, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AD-01
Dazzi and Haaris discuss John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) 1958 trip to Alaska, JFK’s 1959 trip to Hawaii, and the 1960 West Virginia presidential primary, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SD-01
Davis discusses the 1960 presidential campaign, John F. Kennedy’s assassination and Lyndon B. Johnson’s swearing in, and the press coverage of the White House, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MWD-01
Davis discusses John F. Kennedy's (JFK) congressional staff, his temperament, working style, and interests while in the House of Representatives; his 1952 senatorial campaign; and conflicts over hiring his senate staff, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MJD-02
Dalton discusses John F. Kennedy's (JFK) 1946 congressional campaign, visiting the Kennedy compound, and JFK’s 1952 Senatorial campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MJD-01
Dalton discusses John F. Kennedy's (JFK) 1946 congressional campaign, Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.’s role in the 1946 campaign, and JFK’s opposition to the Taft-Hartley bill, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RCC-01
Cushing discusses his friendship with John F. Kennedy (JFK), the similarities between JFK and Pope John XXIII, and JFK’s religious practices, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JCC-01
Culver discusses his long-time friendship with Edward M. Kennedy, John F. Kennedy’s personality and legacy, and his involvement with various Kennedy memorials, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FF-01
Frankfurter discusses how he came to know Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. and his sons, the personal impact of Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr.’s death, and a July 26, 1962 meeting with President Kennedy about business issues and financial power, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WNF-01
Fraleigh discusses his role in making a written recording of meetings during Kennedy’s June 30 – July 2, 1963 visit to Italy. Fraleigh was a casual acquaintance of the Kennedy family in the post-war 1940’s.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FAF-01
Forbes discusses the New Hampshire primary, opponents in the campaign, and the Kennedy family’s visits to New Hampshire, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AGF-02
Forbes discusses RFK’s character and organizational skills, JFK’s attraction and charisma, and Forbes’s quarrel with Prince Radziwill, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AGF-01
Forbes discusses JFK’s political development and maturation, his marriage to Jacqueline Kennedy, and his friendship with William David Ormsby-Gore Harlech, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RIF-01
In this interview Flood discusses his friendship with Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr.; the relationship, similarities, and differences between John F. Kennedy [JFK] and his older brother while together at Harvard; his interactions with JFK at Harvard, during WWII, and later on up until 1963; his experiences working on JFK’s 1946 congressional campaign and 1952 Senate campaign; and his impressions of some of JFK’s work as a politician, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HWF-01
In this interview Fitzpatrick discusses his role in Massachusetts politics and fundraising efforts for John F. Kennedy [JFK] and the Democratic Party; the 1952 Massachusetts Senate race; the attempt to get JFK the nomination for Vice President at the 1956 Democratic National Convention; JFK’s relationship with several different political figures; and his personal interactions with JFK, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PF-01
Fitzgerald discusses her involvement in organizing women’s teas and receptions for Kennedy’s 1952 senatorial campaign; 1958 senatorial campaign; and 1960 presidential primary and presidential campaign.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TKF-01
In this interview Finletter discusses his appointment as the NATO Representative; John F. Kennedy’s character and his skills as a politician; and the proposal of and subsequent negotiations over the Multilateral Force Project.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PDF-01
This interview focuses on Fine’s work with the Jewish communities of Massachusetts on behalf of John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] Senate campaign, Fine’s personal relationship with JFK, and JFK’s response to Senator McCarthy, among other issues.